as mentioned in In 141 games last seasons, Phillips posted a disappointing .291/.320/.426 battling line to go with 11 homers and 64 RBIs. According to FOX Sports Ken Rosenthal, the Atlanta Braves are set to acquire veteran Brandon Phillips. #BackInDaTrap #ATLien — Brandon Phillips (@DatDudeBP) February 12, 2017Phillips, 35, has been no stranger to trade talks over the past two seasons. It’s reported the Braves are moving to acquire Phillips after learning Sean Rodriguez will require surgery for an injury sustained in a car accident. In fact, the Reds thought they had a trade agreement with the Washington Nationals last winter.

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Atlanta Braves Close to Acquiring 2B Brandon Phillips

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 12, 2017Frankly, I’m not certain who sleeps less: Braves General Manager John Coppolella or FOX Sports reporter Ken Rosenthal. Sources: #Braves close to acquiring 2B Brandon Phillips from #Reds. In a surprising development tonight, the Atlanta Braves are said to be close to consummating a deal that has medical implications wrapped all over it. Source: Sean Rodriguez to undergo minor surgery on left shoulder next week due to car accident. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 12, 2017But wait… two minutes later there was an update:Source corrects: Surgery for Sean Rodriguez is NOT minor.